Chapter 1613 - 1285:
That was Ming Han’s voice.
Ming Wei nodded beside him. "Mom, you go ahead and be busy, I promise I’ll listen to Big Brother."
"Alright, I won’t nag," Kang Li smiled. "Go back in, pack your textbooks and hurry to school, you still have classes today!"
She paused, then seemed to think of something. "Move fast, the car can just drop you off at the school gate."
"Got it!"
Ming Han answered and bolted back into the yard.
Min Rui and Ming Wei weren’t slow either.
"The three of you must be good and listen to Daddy. Mom will be back in a few days." Kang Li turned her gaze to the three little Buns and gently reminded them, "Dad has to teach your big brother and big sister and still take care of you, that’s very tiring. You have to be considerate of Dad. When you get back from kindergarten, do your homework by yourselves. Don’t make Dad worry."
"Mom, we’re very good!"
Guoguo couldn’t help speaking up. "Me and Fourth Brother and Fifth Brother usually do our homework by ourselves. We brush our teeth and wash our faces by ourselves, and we eat and get dressed all by ourselves too. We never make you worry much, Mom!"
"Alright, alright, you’re all awesome!"
Giving little Guoguo a thumbs‑up, Kang Li saw Min Rui, Ming Han, and Ming Wei come out. She called the three of them into the car, then said to Luo Yanqing, "I’m off then."
Luo Yanqing inclined his head slightly.
Kang Li said, "When you go to school, drive my car. The keys are on the coffee table."
"Okay."
Luo Yanqing responded.
Kang Li said, "When you pick up and drop off the Buns, remember to use the leashes. When you drive them, don’t forget to buckle the seat belts on their car seats."
"Mm."
Luo Yanqing nodded.
"Then I’m going."
Kang Li got into the car. Through the window she waved at Luo Yanqing, and outside the window, Luo Yanqing also waved at her.
One car after another drove off, and Guoguo said in a milky voice, "Daddy, Mom and Grandma and Grandpa, and Grandpa, Great‑grandpa, they all left."
"Mm."
Luo Yanqing answered softly, and then heard Guoguo ask, "Then do me and Fourth Brother and Fifth Brother still have to go to kindergarten today?"
"You can’t leave early for no reason."
As he spoke, Luo Yanqing called the three little Buns into the yard.
Right now, whether for students going to school or workers going to work, there was no such thing as a weekend off yet.
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The four cars drove all the way out of North City. Because she had things to discuss with Jiang Boya, Kang Li was sharing a car with her cheap grandfather and cheap father.
"Very good, we’ll go with this plan." Jiang Boya finished reading the detailed road construction proposal in his hand and agreed with Kang Li’s suggestion. He said, "Even though asphalt roads are more expensive to build, since we’re paying to have the road built, we should build a good one. Besides, it’s more comfortable for vehicles to drive on asphalt.
But the road inside the village and the section from the village entrance to the main road will be made of concrete. Also, your dad already said we’ll use the best materials to build the road, otherwise when it gets hot, the road surface will soften easily and turn sticky."
Kang Li smiled. "That’s what I was thinking too. I compared the cost and practicality before drafting that plan."
"You did a great job with this plan. Sometimes I can’t help thinking that your head was born for business. Compared to you, I often feel like I fall way short."
"Am I really as impressive as you say?"
"Your grandfather thinks so too. If you don’t believe me, ask him."
"Lili has always been smarter than you. Is there even a need to ask?"
Jiang Hongfa cut in directly.
Jiang Boya looked aggrieved. He said, "Dad, can you leave me a little dignity in front of Lili? Is that so hard?"
Jiang Hongfa said, "We’re family. Why be so particular?"
"Fine, I can’t out‑argue you. I admit defeat."
Jiang Boya raised both hands.
"Look how old you are and still this childish. I can’t bear to watch." Jiang Hongfa snorted coldly and turned his head to look out the car window.
Sitting in the passenger seat, Kang Li heard this and glanced at Jiang Boya, teasing, "Dad, Grandpa’s disliking you again."
"Ever since I got you, this precious granddaughter, I’ve been living under your grandpa’s dislike every day, like I’m soaking in bitter water."
Jiang Boya put on a pitiful act.
Who knew, as soon as Jiang Hongfa heard that, he turned his head and sent two words his way: "Have some."
Kang Li had just stopped laughing when she couldn’t help bursting out again.
Jiang Boya tugged lightly at Jiang Hongfa’s clothes and said miserably, "Dad, just have a little pity on me and leave me a bit of face in front of Lili, okay?"
"What did you say?" Jiang Hongfa pretended not to catch what Jiang Boya said. He thought for a moment and then spoke. "I’m getting old; my hearing’s not so good anymore."